Google has invested more than $3 billion in renewables, and aggressively pursued a goal to run operations on 24/7 carbon-free energy. But the mad rush to scale artificial intelligence is quickly complicating all of that work. Google’s greenhouse gas emissions have increased by nearly 50% since 2019, and by 13%...

Google just released numbers on AI and emissions — and they aren’t good

The Hill

Google’s emissions rose 13 percent last year despite the tech giant’s goals to become net-zero by the end of the decade as artificial intelligence (AI) drives an increase in energy consumption.  “As we further integrate AI into our products, reducing emissions may be challenging due to increasing energy demands from the greater intensity of AI…

Google emissions rose 13 percent from AI energy consumption

Google’s greenhouse gas emissions spiked by nearly 50 percent in the last five years, due to data centers required to power artificial intelligence, according to the company’s 2024 Environmental Report. The report shows the company’s progress towards meeting its self-proclaimed objective of becoming carbon neutral by 2030 – despite this additional challenge.

The Morning After: Google’s greenhouse gas emissions climbed nearly 50 percent in five years due to AI

Interesting Engineering

Big tech invests in renewables to offset AI's environmental impact, but steady energy supply remains a challenge.

Energy-hungry Google AI shoots emissions up by 48% as data centers devour power

IFLScience

It could literally power a small country on its own.

The Largest Solar Power Plant In The World Just Got Switched On

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MeTV is launching a third channel that Virginia viewers will enjoy. In addition to MeTV + on June 25 MeTv Toons will premiere. Favorite old-school animation will run 24/7 featuring classics like Underdog, Alf Tales, The Flintstones, The Jetsons, Captain Planet The Wacky Races, The Perils of Penelope Pitstop and more.

MeTV launches MeTV Toons channel with 24/7 animation

Yardley, PA

Axios Philadelphia

Scott Hopkins is the Santa Claus of summer, bringing joy to thousands of people who watch his company's fireworks shows across the East Coast.Why it matters: Fourth of July extravaganzas are getting bigger and more sophisticated, requiring pyrotechnicians like Hopkins to meticulously plan the shows' productions years before any fireworks crackle in the sky.Driving the news: Hopkins of Celebration Fireworks in Slatington is putting on a massive fireworks show at Shady Brook Farm on Saturday.More than 4,000 people are expected to attend the UnWINEd event in Yardley, says Eve Moody, part of the farm's special events staff.The big picture: The...

Meet the conductor of Shady Brook Farm's pyromusical

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Deciding on which zodiac signs are the most dangerous is not an easy task as there could be many ways of determining what is considered dangerous. Dangerous of course could be a very subjective idea. Your own sign could also weigh heavily in making this list as certain signs, as we know, tend to be more compatible with some than others. So, what am I going to make these predictions based on? I am thinking that looking at the most formidable and dangerous people in our history might be a good way to make the determination of the most dangerous signs. Let’s see what we can learn.

3 Zodiac Signs That Are Born to be Bad

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The largest new geothermal power development in the US has received the backing of a major utility company, in what is being hailed as a major boost towards addressing climate change.Houston-based geothermal firm Fervo Energy is developing a plant capable of generating 400 megawatts of clean electricity – enough to power around 400,000 homes – in southwest Utah.On Tuesday, Fervo announced that the utility company Southern California Edison utillty would be purchasing electricity from its new renewable energy facility.The clean electricity will reduce the need for traditional power plants that cause climate change. The boost could go a long way...

Massive new geothermal power plant marks major milestone towards clean energy

Scientists have discovered a way to store electrical energy in liquid fuels in what could be a major boost for transitioning to renewable energy sources.Batteries are essential for optimising the potential of solar and wind, allowing energy to be stored during periods of overproduction and fed back into the grid when there is low production.Current lithium-ion batteries – which are found in everything from laptops to electric vehicles – are costly for such large-scale purposes, leading scientists to search for alternative systems.A team from Stanford University in the US have now unveiled a new way to use liquid organic hydrogen...

‘Liquid battery’ breakthrough could supercharge renewables transition, scientists say

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Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Axios

The number of U.S. high school graduates is expected to peak in 2025 or 2026 and then decline for years to come — posing severe challenges to schools at all levels. Why it matters: Schools and colleges are closing, faculty members are being laid off, and districts are facing financial dilemmas — all as education is under political fire from every side.

Schools are bracing for the looming "enrollment cliff"

Sign up for our weekly email to stay on top of the latest news and insights!. The United Nations has adopted new regulations to combat pedal misapplication and introduce advanced braking systems for electric vehicles, aiming to improve road safety and energy efficiency. Key highlights include measures targeting older drivers and automatic transmissions, as well as innovations in braking technology for electric vehicles.

UN Advances Electric Vehicle Braking

There are certain zodiac signs that most people are careful with because of their fiery and low tolerance levels. You can hardly mess with individuals with such signs without getting a backlash. Whether they are in work environments or family settings, they do not hesitate to set boundaries and protect them.

5 Zodiac Signs You Don't Mess With

The U.S. just set sail into a new era of climate and environmental policy. Why it matters: A Supreme Court ruling Friday constrains what the Beltway's vast bureaucracies can do without detailed instruction from Congress. Catch up quick: The conservative majority ended "Chevron deference" — the 40-year-old doctrine that gave...

How the Supreme Court's massive Chevron decision will affect climate policy

Seattle, WA

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The hottest weather of the year so far is forecast to arrive this weekend, with temperatures near 90° expected in Seattle.Why it matters: With high and low temperatures expected to be well above average this early in July, the National Weather Service says there is an elevated heat risk for vulnerable people and those who live in urban heat islands.About half of Seattle lives in heat islands where warmth is trapped by hard surfaces such as parking lots and pavement, making them typically at least 8° warmer than surrounding areas, according to the nonprofit climate research group Climate Central."We will...

Seattle's hottest weekend of the year is coming

The rise in hoarding disorder as America ages requires a national response, a new Senate report shared first with Axios says. Why it matters: The prevalence and severity of hoarding disorder increases with age — and the U.S. population is growing older, making this a crucial moment for policymakers to address the condition.

Hoarding concerns rise as America ages

AI was beneficial for some of the information in this article. If you are a Virginian who loves sunflower seeds in their shells, you have probably found a prize in the bottom of the bag just like in boxes of Cracker Jacks. Instead of a ring it's encountered a piece of bark that can be found in some bags.

There is a not so welcome surprise in the bottom of some bags of sunflower seeds in the shells

Mclean, VA

President Biden cited jet lag from foreign trips as he acknowledged his lackluster debate performance against former President Trump during a campaign fundraiser in McLean, Virginia, on Tuesday evening. Why it matters: Biden's performance that some aides had attributed to a cold has triggered mounting dissent among Democrats, with some...

Biden says foreign travel meant he "nearly fell asleep" during debate

Not enough new doctors are going into pediatrics, experts are warning. Why it matters: Without a sufficient number of pediatricians throughout the country, kids may miss out on necessary health care that is key to improving overall health in the country and ultimately lowering the cost of care. "We need...

New doctors shy away from pediatrics

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AI pushes Google emissions upward

Google is bullish about AI helping to fight global warming, but it's also candid about the energy-thirsty tech driving up the company's own emissions for now....

AI pushes Google emissions upward

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